A 15th century document

History

The story of Jersey

Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story

Landscape of Elizabeth Castle fortress with sea surrounding the footprint of the castle
The History and Future of an Island’s Fortress

We are restoring Elizabeth Castle to ensure it is protected for generations to come

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La Cotte from the Sea
La Cotte

At La Cotte de St Brelade (La Cotte) in Jersey, appearances are deceptive but there is more to it than meets the eye.

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Registration card for Frigot
The Brighton Road tragedy

Donna Le Marrec, who works for the National Trust Jersey, uncovered surprising and tragic stories in her family tree.

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Diagram showing size difference between normal adult and dwarf red deer
Dwarf Red Deer

Jersey Heritage has some rather unusual red deer bones on display at Jersey Museum.

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A registration card for Weber
Island at war

The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.

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Claude Cahun and Jersey

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs.

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Death of major Peirson
The Battle of Jersey 

As a British outpost within sight of France, an often hostile enemy, the Channel Islands were once a frontier on the edge of a war zone.

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A 15th century document
Jersey’s French Occupation

The Occupation of the Channel Islands by the French during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th Century.

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Claude Cahun and Jersey

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs.

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